What does stickup mean?
A robbery in which the perpetrator orders the victim to lie down or get down on their knees, often with a gun or other weapon. A sudden, unexpected increase in something, such as a price or a difficulty.
Example
"The bank was robbed in a stickup, with the perpetrator demanding cash from the tellers."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.